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Mold

Mold is any of a various of fungous growth often causing disintegration of organic mater.

Is mold a health hazard?

Mold can be a health hazard for the young and the elderly. Also people with respatory conditions and/or with pre-exting health conditions. In servere mold growth conditions either visual or hidden can cause hospitalization and/or render the home inhabitable.

What conditions can cause mold in my home?

A humidity reading constantly at 70% and or greater.

The building envelope missing building materials.

Bathroom and or kitchen fans exausting into the attic.

Damage air barrier.

Damage vapor barrier.

Water ingress through the first line of deffence. Roofing system, cladding, and foundation walls - slab on grade..

Lot grading towards the home.

Leaking plumbing fixtures and pipes.

Drying clothes in the basement increases the relative humidity in a home.